NOUN Seeks Review of Nursing Admission Requirements in Landmark Meeting with NMCN

The Management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has held discussions with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) on reviewing the structure of its Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSC) programme.

The move by the university aims to accommodate a wider range of qualified candidates.

The meeting took place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, when the Vice -Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma led an 11-man courtesy visit to the NMCS office. in Abuja.

According to the VC, the visit was to align the university’s Open and Distance Learning approach with the council’s regulatory standards. 

Prof. Uduma stated that NOUN’s mandate is to make education accessible to all Nigerians regardless of background, citing the recent graduation of 51 inmates at the university’s last convocation as an example of its commitment.

“We are here to ensure that our nursing programme reflects that same inclusivity.

“A significant number of Nigerians who wish to pursue nursing are unable to enrol under the current admission structure. 

“We are proposing a framework that allows O’Level holders to gain entry while meeting all professional and clinical requirements,” he said.

Uduma assured the council that NOUN would not compromise on standards and is prepared to provide the necessary medical facilities, supervise clinical attachments, and practical training components in line with NMCN guidelines.